Bring out the flavors of salmon with a Japanese-inspired infusion of ginger, sesame oil and wasabi. For a healthy alternative, skip the buns and set the patties atop a vinegary salad of greens, carrots, radishes and sprouts.

Heavy on exotic spices, this decadent sandwich is a great way to familiarize yourself with the joys of Turkish cooking. Lean turkey blended with lamb lightens the mix. Stuff the patties into warm pita bread or roll the mixture into meatballs and serve with the yogurt sauce on the side.

Our usual problem with turkey burgers is the dry, chewy texture of the cooked meat. The usual solution is to add fat, but a little sautéed onion, dried cranberries and soaked couscous work even better without larding down this healthy main course.

Craving a delicious mouth-watering burger? Well we can help, but we should warn you--this isn't your ordinary burger! If you're looking for a burger with a little personality, check out these non-traditional twists on a modern burger.

You'll never know what pomegranate or cranberries can do for your burger until you try. For the less adventurous, view the slideshow above for our smoky bison burger and crab cake burger recipes.